Powers and Abilities

Negate has the amazing power to neutralize the superhuman abilities of anyone (except those whose abilities originate from their own innate physiology, such as gods and aliens, although mutants are still affected). The effect is instantaneous, when he touches the target, and the loss appears to be permanent.

It is unknown whether the power is his own or originating from his gauntlets. Negate is a small man that very often manages to sneak up on his opponents. Whenever the intent is to remove powers Negate will spend the maximum number of HPs on is AV. Although a poor physical fighter, superhuman opponents will, of course, tend to stay away from him.

History

Nothing is known of the history or background of the villain known as Negate. Negate has the amazing ability to remove the super powers of anyone except gods and aliens with but a touch. Negate first appeared as a member of the Vicious Circle, and has been sent on several missions with the objective to remove the super powers of various threats to the Vicious Circle.

It seems that Negate was also a member of the disparate group known as the Frightening Force at one time. Negate has permanently removed the powers of, at least, Slab (Savage Dragon #24), Joey Finkleberry (Freak Force II #3), Johnny Redbeard II (Savage Dragon #26), Bludgeon II (Savage Dragon #73), and Jennifer “Smasher” Murphy (Savage Dragon #116).

Negate was kidnapped by DarkLord (Savage Dragon #73) and his power was used, in conjunction with Baby Boom’s, in detonating a world-wide nega-bomb that removed the super powers of everybody on Earth at that time (Savage Dragon #75).

He has since resurfaced on the savage Earth where he managed to remove the powers even from the Savage Dragon for awhile. Given that the effects of his power removal are permanent, he remains the same threat to super heroes of the Savage Earth as he was on the original Earth of the Savage Dragon.

Description

Negate is a small man in a jumpsuit and who wears a pair of technological glasses and high-tech gauntlets. It is assumed that these gadgets assist him in his primary task, the removal of superpowers, and the power may even reside in the gadgets. Whenever Negate is using his powers the glows sparkle with black and white energy.

The head of Negate is very noticeable as it is large, bald and full of boils. Oddly enough Negate always wears the glasses and gauntlets, even while in prison; perhaps they are cybernetics and cannot be removed. Not a fighter, Negate moves slowly, but sneakily enough.

Personality

Negate is a loyal follower and henchman, and obeys the current leader of the Vicious Circle. He appears to be a villain because he feels he has no choice. He is rather morose, silent and brooding. Despite his small size it is unlikely that he is being taunted by the other gang members; more likely, he’s feared by the others, and probably doesn’t have too many friends and allies. It is reasonable to assume that he knows the scientific villains the best, and he was quite possibly once a scientist himself.

Although one might perhaps assume that a small man such as Negate would enjoy removing the powers from godlike super humans, it does not appear to be the case; he gives the mighty due respect, and will not gloat about his abilities. Seemingly, his power is not wasted and he only attacks the most powerful of targets in the world. There seems to be some matters of honor involved and he is generally polite. He seems hesitant to remove the powers of freaks such as himself, but shouts war cries when he attacks heroes.

He seems to be a reluctant villain; he seems to be almost sorry to have to do what he is ordered to do. Still, he does his job and his abilities and his use of them makes him very dangerous and very much a villain.

Quotes

“Excuse me, sir, I’d like to introduce myself. I’m called Negate. For reasons that will soon become obvious.” [touches Slab and permanently removes his powers]

“Feel the touch of Negate !”

“I respect your wishes, Bludgeon. Power can be both a blessing and a curse — I with things could have turned out differently for you. For myself as well. Your decision has been made — the die has been cast — so be it.” [rruuummmm]